Dennis had a way of reducing complicated ideas to a few memorable words. These sayings—some serious, some playful—capture the wisdom, humor, and humanity people remember from him.
Three principles Dennis used in leadership …
- Love your congregation where they are …
- There is a God (Dennis), and you aren’t it …
- Learn to listen for the pain …
Everything else is commentary. (These are adaptable for non-church leadership and are not isolated to ‘the church.’)
Texan
You can always tell a Texan. You just can’t them ’em much.
Third Base
Many people are born on third base and believe they have hit a triple.
Yes Dear
I always have the last word in every discussion with my wife: “Yes dear.”
Thinking with your lips
The proper sequence in discussing a critical or key issue is: Listen. Think. Speak. Yes, there are many people who Listen. Speak. Think. This is a population you might want to avoid.
